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Preparing for Negotiations


Discover practical methods for researching, anticipating and preparing for negotiations. Explore specific means of gathering and using information in the bargaining process. Learn to set priorities and select the right spokesperson and committee. Examine the collective bargaining process and how to analyze current agreements. 

Learn to draft contract language, collect internal data, conduct external surveys and prepare costing proposals. Improve your understanding of classification and pay, the legal framework surrounding labor negotiations and how to prepare psychologically for negotiations.

Instructor(s):

Linda Kegerreis is the Chief Workforce Officer for CPS Human Resource Services, a consultancy specializing in HR services for the public sector. Kegerreis is also a consultant in the areas of performance management, pay for performance and employee relations. She has 30 years of public-sector human resources and management experience.

When:

Jan. 12-March 16: Tues., 6-9 p.m.

Format:

Please provide your email address when enrolling to receive your password. You will receive your password the day after the first class meeting. Be sure to set up your email account to receive email from "extensiondlc.net"; otherwise, the email with your password may not reach your inbox. If you do not receive your password in the time frame noted, please email us at adminsupport@extensiondlc.net.

Technical requirements:

Certain elements of this classroom class will be conducted online. Students must have a computer with access to the Internet and an email account in order to complete this course.

Where:

Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St, Sacramento, CA

Directions:

Map

Fee:

$650.00 ($700.00 if postmarked after 12/29/2009).

Special Discount fee:

10% discount for organizations enrolling three or more people at the same time in the same course. All registrations must be submitted at the same time and fees paid with one check, credit card or purchase order.
10% discount for SHRM, SAHRA, and IRANC, SEAC members

Credit:

3 quarter units academic credit, X414.1, 30 HRCI Hours

Required textbooks:

Negotiating a Labor Contract: A Management Handbook , 3rd ed. by Loughran, Charles ISBN 1570183724. Buy this book from the UC Davis Bookstore.

Section:

093LMR356

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Earn a Certificate

This course is part of these certificate programs:

Labor-Management Relations